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ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications have to be supported by an ETH Zurich professor who is willing to act as the mentor of the fellow. A professor may only submit with one candidate in each evaluation round. There must be convincing synergies between the host (group) and the ETH Fellow. The fellowships are intended …

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Fecal Transplantation: A Promising New Approach Against Parkinson’s Disease

Belgian researchers have found that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) could hinder the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. The effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation in slowing Parkinson’s symptoms Early stages of Parkinson’s are marked by the accumulation of proteins within the intestinal wall, which then migrate to brain cells …

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A promising new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Lixisenatide, a drug developed by Sanofi already used against type 2 diabetes, could slow the progression of Parkinson’s motor symptoms, according to a clinical trial carried out in patients with an early stage of the disease.  A treatment has shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s motor symptoms in a …

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